Xanthe Clay

Xanthe Clay

With over 20 years of experience as a Telegraph columnist, chef and food writer Xanthe Clay is an expert in everything from roasting a Christmas turkey to baking the perfect loaf of bread. Xanthe can often be found taking a deep-dive into topical issues such as ethical farming and sustainability, as well as regularly answering reader questions in her Ask Xanthe column. Perplexed by puff pastry or grappling with gluten-free baking? Xanthe can solve even the messiest of cooking conundrums.

I tried 16 different orange juices – this one is the best

From Tropicana to M&S and Lidl, a breakfast buffet of juices are put to the test – but which is best value for money?

By Xanthe Clay 14 Jan 2023, 8:00am

‘It costs £625 to eat at Noma – and this is what it's like’

This kind of cuisine is intended to challenge rather than be enjoyed, but chef René Redzepi has changed the way we eat

Xanthe Clay 10 Jan 2023, 5:13pm
28 things to do with stilton – the Christmas leftover we never know what to do with

Blue cheese is wonderfully versatile so make the most of its deep savouriness in dressings, dumplings and delicious traybakes

By Xanthe Clay 27 Dec 2022, 2:30pm
Why your 'healthy' diet is anything but – and the food swaps to make

Ultra-processed food remains a hidden villain in UK supermarkets, and even the healthiest choices can be deceptive

By Xanthe Clay 25 Dec 2022, 5:43pm

I tried 19 types of supermarket mince pies – this one was the best

Homemade is still the gold standard – but if you don't have time to make your own, these shop-bought options are a safe bet

By Xanthe Clay 23 Dec 2022, 5:58pm
10 Christmas kitchen disasters that are bound to happen – and how to fix them

From overcooking the staples to unexpected gluten-free guests, here's how to salvage your festive dinner no matter what goes wrong

By Xanthe Clay 23 Dec 2022, 12:00pm
The foods you should never store in the fridge

Which items should be chilled in the fridge and which should we stay chilled about? Here's your ultimate guide

By Xanthe Clay 23 Dec 2022, 10:34am
Why vegan meat substitutes can be worse for your diet than junk food

It’s possible to eat a healthy vegan diet, but many of the new meatless options aren’t healthy at all

By Xanthe Clay 23 Dec 2022, 10:25am
The best foods to cook in an air fryer – and the ones to avoid

These wonders promise to ‘fry’ your food without the fat, but do they deliver on flavour? It depends what you're trying to cook

By Xanthe Clay 22 Dec 2022, 10:40am
I tried 14 different shop-bought stuffings to find the best for taste and value

In balls, blocks, domes and wreaths, I tried 14 ready-made versions – here's my verdict

By Xanthe Clay 19 Dec 2022, 6:02pm

Brussels sprouts are terribly good for you – but are you cooking them right?

Sprouts are not only a key component of Christmas dinner, they are also packed with nutrients and low in calories

By Xanthe Clay 19 Dec 2022, 11:13am
I tried 17 types of supermarket cranberry sauce – this one was the best value

From Waitrose to Aldi, find out which shop-bought sauces will do honour to your festive feast – without breaking the bank

By Xanthe Clay 17 Dec 2022, 12:00pm
Moroccan-spiced bean soup recipe

By Xanthe Clay 13 Dec 2022, 12:02pm
How to cook the perfect Christmas ham, from broth, to glaze, to leftovers

By Xanthe Clay 13 Dec 2022, 11:57am
How to cook perfect roast potatoes – top tips for getting them crunchy, golden and fluffy inside

By Xanthe Clay 13 Dec 2022, 11:57am
Three chickens instead of a turkey: Ten ways to hack Christmas 2022

Inflation, strikes and shortages may be conspiring to kill off Christmas, but our four experts have the tips to save your festive season

By Xanthe Clay 9 Dec 2022, 12:00pm
Pistachio and ricotta stuffed apricots on panettone recipe

These sweet canapés are incredibly easy to make and delicious to eat

By Xanthe Clay 7 Dec 2022, 1:34pm
Spicy tamarind chaat canapés recipe

An Indian-inspired snack to serve as finger food with drinks or before a meal

By Xanthe Clay 7 Dec 2022, 1:29pm
Venison carpaccio canapés with truffle Marmite mayo recipe

A delicious bite-sized treat that makes a luxury meat go so much further

By Xanthe Clay 7 Dec 2022, 1:24pm
Blue cheese and pink peppercorn straws recipe

Buttery, pepper-flecked pastry snacks, made with crumbled stilton, to enjoy with a drink

By Xanthe Clay 7 Dec 2022, 1:18pm
Supermarket ketchup ranked – from Heinz to M&S, Tesco and beyond

Heinz may be Britain's favourite, but there are plenty of budget alternatives that you might prefer

By Xanthe Clay 7 Dec 2022, 10:00am
How to cut down on salt – without losing the flavour

It’s no secret that too much salt is bad for our health – here’s how to add flavour to food without going overboard on sodium levels

By Xanthe Clay 30 Nov 2022, 11:39am